The Frozen Dead

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"Chiller Of The Year! Fiends frozen dead at the height of their diabolical powers and brought back alive years later"
  • NR
  • 1967
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 5.1  (1,046)

The movie The Frozen Dead is a 1966 British science fiction/horror film directed by Herbert J. Leder and starring Dana Andrews, Anna Palk, and Philip Gilbert. The film revolves around scientific experiments carried out by a group of German scientists at the end of the World War II. The frozen dead of the title refers to a group of Nazi soldiers who, instead of being killed during the war, were frozen in suspended animation as part of an experiment designed to create the ultimate soldiers. Decades later, Dr. Norberg, one of the surviving scientists, revives the frozen soldiers in an attempt to carry out an experiment which he believes will help him to transfer the brain of a paralyzed scientist into a new body.

The film opens with a man named Richard, who is on the run from the authorities after stealing some crucial documents from a business. He seeks refuge in the house of a scientist named Dr. Norberg, who is undertaking secretive and highly controversial scientific experiments. Richard eventually discovers that the experiment involves reviving Nazi soldiers who were frozen during World War II. Dr. Norberg plans to transfer the brain of the paralyzed scientist who he has been caring for into one of these revived soldiers.

As the revived soldiers awaken from their frozen state, they start a killing spree and a race to complete the experiment before they can be stopped. The scientists involved with the experiment realize that they have created a deadly monster in their quest for scientific knowledge.

Meanwhile, Richard continues to search for a way out of the terrifying situation he has stumbled into. He teams up with the scientist's beautiful daughter, who is horrified by what her father has been doing.

The film has a sinister and foreboding atmosphere, with the stakes high and the tension palpable. As the scientists struggle to complete their experiment, the audience is left wondering if they will succeed and at what cost. The characters struggle with ethical and moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions.

The story is surprisingly fresh for its time and manages to keep the audience at the edge of their seats as they wonder what will happen next. The film is well-directed, with some impressive cinematography, especially during the climactic scene.

The performances are generally solid, with Dana Andrews delivering a strong and compelling portrayal of Dr. Norberg. Anna Palk plays his daughter, who brings a femininity and sensitivity to the film that balances out the darker elements.

Overall, The Frozen Dead is a gripping science fiction/horror thriller that will satisfy fans of the genre. It is an interesting and entertaining film with some great plot twists and memorable scenes. It is a must-see for fans of vintage science fiction/horror movies.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1967
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.1  (1,046)